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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAufmunterung
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fˌmʊntəʁʊŋ
"Eine Tasse Tee ist die perfekte Aufmunterung am Morgen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Something, such as a food, drink, or brief activity, that gives you extra energy or cheers you up when you are tired or feeling low.
"She stopped at the café for an espresso as a quick afternoon pick-me-up."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'pick up' in the late 19th century, combining 'pick', 'me', and 'up' to describe something that lifts a person's spirits or energy. Initially used to refer to restorative alcoholic drinks, its meaning broadened over time to encompass any food, drink, or activity that revitalizes a weary person.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pick-me-up" is said worldwide
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coup de fouet
Transliteration: ku də fwe
"Ce café m'a donné un bon coup de fouet."
Aufmunterung
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fˌmʊntəʁʊŋ
"Eine Tasse Tee ist die perfekte Aufmunterung am Morgen."
ristorante
Transliteration: ristoˈrante
"Ho bisogno di un buon caffè come acceleratore di energia."
estimulante
Transliteration: estimuˈlante
"Un poco de chocolate es el estimulante perfecto para la tarde."
energizante
Transliteration: enɛʁziˈzɐ̃tʃi
"Um café forte é um bom energizante para começar o dia."
स्फूर्तिदायक
Transliteration: sphurtidayak
"यह चाय दिन के लिए एक अच्छा स्फूर्तिदायक है।"
提神剂
Transliteration: tí shén jì
"来杯咖啡当作下午的提神剂吧。"
활력소
Transliteration: hwal-lyeok-so
"이 초콜릿은 피곤할 때 좋은 활력소가 된다."
気付け
Transliteration: kizuke
"午後の仕事の気付けにコーヒーを飲んだ。"
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